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The pizza, on a classic base, is made with anchovies, which are rich in Omega-3 and known to support mental development and visual acuity; black olives – a high source of vitamin E said to enhance memory and cognitive skills; and red peppers, which are full of iron to help accelerate oxygen around the body and into the brain.

Other toppings include jalapeños, chicken, red onions, and mushrooms.

The pizza launches today across the UK online using the codes BRAINFOODPIZZA1 (meat) or BRAINFOODPIZZA2 (vegetarian).

(Image: Domino's)

Caroline Innes said: "The brain needs a number of different nutrients to function effectively, such as glucose, vitamins and minerals, and essential fatty acids.

"The toppings are proven to help with cognitive function.

"For example, we chose chicken because it contains B vitamins which provides the brain with neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid).

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"Eaten in the right quantity, it could help improve concentration and memory, ahead of exams!"

Emily Smith, store manager at Domino’s Durham, said: "We decided to create a snack that Einstein himself would tuck into."

A recipe for exam success (Image: Domino's)

The ingredients

Anchovies – Omega-3 fatty acids, known to support mental development and visual acuity

Chicken – B vitamins provide the brain with neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). Imbalances of these important brain chemicals can cause anxiety, insomnia, feelings of being overwhelmed and an inability to focus

Red peppers – B vitamins and vitamin C, as well as iron which helps to transport oxygen via the bloodstream around the body, and into the brain

Red onions – B vitamins, vitamin C, as well as anthocyanins which can help eyesight

Black olives – Iron, as well as vitamin E to enhance memory and cognitive skills

Mushrooms – B vitamins and Iron, which is particularly important as this helps to transport oxygen around the body, and into the brain

Jalapeños – Capsaicin and Vitamin C, which plays a role in the metabolism of certain minerals associated with neural pathways and brain function

Tomato – Vitamin C, anthocyanins, lycopene which can help to slow down destruction of brain cells

Sweetcorn – Vitamin C plus antioxidants zeaxanthin and lutein which are good for eye health

Herbs – Sage and rosemary are known to improve memory and concentration